Irving Resources Appoints Former Canadian Ambassador to Japan as a Director

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Irving Resources (OTCQX:IRVRF) has appointed Mackenzie Clugston, former Canadian Ambassador to Japan, as an independent director to its board. Clugston brings extensive diplomatic experience, having served three times at the Canadian Embassy in Tokyo and as Canadian Ambassador to Japan from 2012 to 2016.

Prior to this appointment, Clugston has been providing strategic counsel to Irving since April 2019. His 34-year career in the Canadian Foreign Service included roles as Canadian Consul General in Osaka and Ambassador to Indonesia. After retirement, he served on boards of major Japanese corporations and as a professor at Kwansei Gakuin University.

The appointment aims to strengthen Irving's presence in Japan, particularly for its Omu gold-silver silica flux project with JX Advanced Metals and the Yamagano gold joint venture with Newmont Corporation and Sumitomo Corporation.

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• Appointment of former Canadian Ambassador to Japan brings valuable diplomatic expertise and relationships
• Strategic addition to support advancement of Omu gold-silver project and Yamagano gold joint venture
• Director has prior experience with Irving as an advisor since 2019

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VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / August 25, 2025 / Irving Resources Inc. (CSE:IRV)(OTCQX:IRVRF) ("Irving" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that Mackenzie Clugston, former Ambassador of Canada to Japan, has joined the board as an independent director. Since April 2019, Mr. Clugston has provided strategic counsel to Irving as an advisor.

Mr. Clugston joined the Canadian Foreign Service in 1982 and went on to serve three times at the Canadian Embassy in Tokyo, including as Minister and Head of Chancery. Mr. Clugston was also Canadian Consul General in Osaka, Japan, from 2000 to 2003. From 2009 to 2012, Mr. Clugston held the position of Canadian Ambassador to Indonesia, with concurrent accreditation to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and to East Timor. Mr. Clugston was the Ambassador of Canada to Japan from 2012 to 2016. He retired from the Canadian Foreign Service in May 2016 after a distinguished 34-year career. Subsequently, Mr. Clugston served as an independent director on multiple boards of major Japanese corporations and as a professor at Kwansei Gakuin University.

"We are honoured to have Mr. Clugston as our newest director," commented Akiko Levinson, President, CEO, and Director of Irving Resources Inc. "Mr. Clugston's experience in building international relationships in Japan will prove to be a valuable help to Irving as the Company advances its Omu gold-silver silica flux project towards production alongside JX Advanced Metals and continues to explore its Yamagano gold joint venture with Newmont Corporation and Sumitomo Corporation."

About Irving:

Irving is a junior exploration company with a focus on gold in Japan. Irving resulted from completion of a plan of arrangement involving Irving, Gold Canyon Resources Inc. and First Mining Finance Corp. Additional information can be found on the Company's website: www.IRVresources.com.

Akiko Levinson,
President, CEO & Director

For further information, please contact:

Tel: (604) 682-3234 Toll free: 1 (888) 242-3234 Fax: (604) 971-0209
info@IRVresources.com

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SOURCE: Irving Resources Inc.

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FAQ

Who is the new director appointed to Irving Resources (IRVRF)?

Mackenzie Clugston, former Canadian Ambassador to Japan, has been appointed as an independent director to Irving Resources' board.

What is Mackenzie Clugston's experience with Japan?

Clugston served three times at the Canadian Embassy in Tokyo, was Canadian Consul General in Osaka (2000-2003), and served as Canadian Ambassador to Japan (2012-2016).

How long has Mackenzie Clugston been involved with Irving Resources?

Clugston has been providing strategic counsel to Irving Resources since April 2019 as an advisor before joining the board.

What projects is Irving Resources (IRVRF) currently developing in Japan?

Irving is developing the Omu gold-silver silica flux project with JX Advanced Metals and the Yamagano gold joint venture with Newmont Corporation and Sumitomo Corporation.

What was Mackenzie Clugston's career background before joining Irving Resources?

Clugston had a 34-year career in the Canadian Foreign Service, serving as Ambassador to Japan and Indonesia, followed by roles as director on Japanese corporate boards and as a professor at Kwansei Gakuin University.